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Cherries are happiest when grown in a climate with cool winters and a dry spring and summers, some cherries have been bred so they will grow in warmer climates as indicated below.  Plant in a warm, sunny planting position where trees receive 6-8 hours of sunlight in summer; fertile soil with good drainage is a must. 

Pollinators are indicated below, yields will improve for self-fertile varieties with multiple plantings or another variety close by. 

They are prolific growers and can reach 6 -10 meters, some on dwarfing root stock will only reach 2.5-3.5 meters; ensure you allow adequate spacing between your trees for good airflow. 

                 Ripening times - these are guidelines only, and may differ between regions.


Cultivar
Bing
Ripening time
January
Pollinator
Burlatt, Rainier
Comment 
Dark skin and flesh, very sweet. 

Cultivar
Burlatt
Ripening time
Nov-Dec
Pollinator
Bing, Rainer, Lapins, Stella
Comment 
Large heart-shaped fruit, use for desserts.

Cultivar
Compact Stella
Ripening time
Dec-Jan
Pollinator
Self-fertile
Comment 
Heavy crops of dark red fruit, smaller tree. Suitable for warmer climates.

Cultivar
Dawson
Ripening time
Dec-Jan
Pollinator
Compact Stella, Stella, Lapins
Comment 
Large dark red fruit. Suitable for warmer climates.

Cultivar
Griotella - Sour Cherry
Ripening time
January
Pollinator
Self-fertile
Comment 
Culinary use, makes a great cherry pie. Smaller variety.

Cultivar
Lapins
Ripening time
Dec-Jan
Pollinator
Self-fertile, improve with Stella
Comment 
Heritage cherry, sweet fruit. Suitable for warmer climates.

Cultivar
Modesto
Ripening time
Nov-Dec
Pollinator
Bing, Stella
Comment 
Good cropper of sweet medium-size cherry.

Cultivar
Montmorency - Sour Cherry
Ripening time
February
Pollinator
Self-fertile, improve with Griotella
Comment 
Popular for cooking and juicing.Required around 700+ hours

Cultivar
Rainier
Ripening time
Dec-Jan
Pollinator
Bing, Dawson
Comment 
Large fruit, sweet tasting.  Required 700+ hours. 

Cultivar
Stella
Ripening time
Dec-Jan
Pollinator
Self-fertile, good pollinator for other sweet Cherry
Comment 
Large dark sweet fruit, a treat at Christmas. Required around 700+ hours

Cultivar
Summit
Ripening time
December
Pollinator
Lapins, Stella
Comment 
Large heart-shaped red sweet fruit. 

Cultivar
Tangshi - Sour Cherry
Ripening time
Nov-Dec
Pollinator
Self-fertile
Comment 
Red skin with yellow flesh, great cooking or juicing. 


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